EP1041016B1 - Containment device for contaminated wipes - Google Patents

Abstract

The bin (2) for soiled machine cleaning cloths is made in one piece from plastic. It has a hinged airtight lid (1) and is fi with wheels at the bottom. A trolley can be fitted to one side of the bin and this is fitted with a foot-operated lifting device (19).

Description

The invention relates to a receiving device for dirty machine cleaning wipes or the like. With a one-piece made of plastic and by means a hinged lid hinged to the edge of the container that can be sealed airtight Transport and storage containers, hereinafter generally referred to as "containers". Used machine cleaning cloths loaded with oil, solvents or the like Dangerous goods. The reusable ones commonly used to transport them to the laundry Containers are made in one piece from plastic (high molecular low pressure polyethylene = HD-PE) because such containers have a low weight have and over the long life of the reusable container stay tight, which at z. B. made of sheet steel containers not guaranteed is. When fully loaded, a total weight of up to 120 kg is permitted. The containers are therefore on their way from a storage space in the Operation filled with dirty cleaning cloths to the laundry and back filled heavily and multifaceted with washed towels. They are known e.g. from DE-U-86 09 586 or DE-U-94 03 247. They are for better handling Similar to conventional household waste bins made of plastic with their own transport wheels equipped on which they are in from their upright storage position slightly inclined condition like a hand truck can be rolled.

Of particular importance is that in the known containers at the edge of the container pivoting hinged cover. Due to legal regulations it should be airtight in view of the dangerousness of the goods to be transported be and - except the filling process with used and therefore contaminated wipes - always be kept closed.

Because of the dangerousness of those bound in used machine cleaning cloths Dirt loading and because there is a risk of self-ignition, Because of the risk of fire, these containers must always be sealed airtight. Therefore, they may only be physically separated from the usual workplaces outdoors or be set up in storage rooms, where their cover is only for the purpose of batch-wise filling with soiled cloths opened and then is closed again airtight. This usually happens because that at the individual workplace a separate, much smaller one, too receptacles that can be closed by a lid, mainly made of sheet steel is used for used machine cleaning cloths, which is then used for Is completely emptied into the container.

The use of such smaller, also lockable, for an isolated Installation of approved receptacles at the workplace as an intermediate storage container is expensive because they are necessary at short intervals Emptying into the large volume, for the way to and from the laundry certain containers cost valuable person time. You can also by decanting additional dangers arise. As already mentioned at the beginning these conventional containers are characterized by a large transport volume with a maximum chartering capacity of approx. 120 kg because They are primarily used for storage and transportation from the user to the laundry and back valid criteria are trained and equipped. This Criteria are easier handling, fire safety, space-saving transportability on motor vehicles, stackability, etc.

The invention has for its object a receiving device for soiled To create machine cleaning wipes that use conventional Containers even if the wipes are contaminated with hazardous substances on the Workplace enables or official safety regulations accordingly makes permissible where previously only separate, also lockable receptacles for the individual direct recording and for the intermediate storage of soiled Machine cleaning cloths are permitted. This object is achieved by claim 1 solved.

The one against the permanent lid closing pressure is of particular importance effective lifting device operated by foot pressure on the mounting frame, which brings up the closing lid of the standing container. This is because that is maintained only by foot pressure A permanent container closure is in the open position of the closure lid ensured in a way that meets the fire safety requirements becomes.

Fig. 1

eine Seitenansicht der Aufnahmevorrichtung mit strichpunktiert dargestelltem Behälter.

Fig. 2

eine Draufsicht in Blickrichtung II von Fig. 1 auf die Aufnahmeeinrichtung.

Fig. 3

eine Seitenansicht der Aufnahmevorrichtung in Blickrichtung des Pfeiles III in Fig. 2.

Fig. 4

eine perspektivische Gesamtansicht der Aufnahmeeinrichtung mit insbesondere - in durchgezogenen Linien dargestellt - dem Aufnahmegestell und - strichpunkiert dargestellt - dem Behälter.

Fig. 5

eine weitere Darstellung analog Fig. 4 aus einer anderen Perspektive,

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Darstellung lediglich des Aufnahmegestells der Aufnahmeeinrichtung.

Fig. 7

eine Seitenansicht des Aufnahmegestells,

Fig. 8

eine Ansicht in Blickrichtung des Pfeiles VIII in Fig. 7,

Fig. 9

eine Draufsicht auf das Aufnahmegestell in Pfeilrichtung IX von Fig. 8,

Fig. 10

eine perspektivische Vorderansicht der Aufnahmevorrichtung mit der Schließstellung des Behälterdeckels entsprechend in etwa eine Horizontallage abgesenkter Schwenklasche analog den Fig. 6 bis 8,

Fig. 11

eine perspektivische Rückansicht des Aufnahmegestells mit in eine Öffnungsstellung des nicht dargestellten Behälterdeckels hochgeschwenktem Öffnungshebel und daran angelenkter Schwenklasche, die zusätzlich ihrerseits hochgeschwenkt ist.

The subject matter of the invention and its further configuration are described in detail with reference to the figures, for example. Show it:

Fig. 1

a side view of the receiving device with dash-dotted container.

Fig. 2

a plan view in viewing direction II of Fig. 1 of the receiving device.

Fig. 3

a side view of the receiving device in the direction of arrow III in Fig. 2nd

Fig. 4

an overall perspective view of the receiving device with in particular - shown in solid lines - the receiving frame and - shown in broken lines - the container.

Fig. 5

4 shows another representation analogous to FIG. 4 from a different perspective,

Fig. 6

a perspective view of only the receiving frame of the receiving device.

Fig. 7

a side view of the receiving frame,

Fig. 8

7 shows a view in the direction of the arrow VIII in FIG. 7,

Fig. 9

3 shows a plan view of the receiving frame in the direction of arrow IX in FIG. 8,

Fig. 10

6 shows a perspective front view of the holding device with the closed position of the container lid corresponding to a horizontal position of the swivel plate lowered analogously to FIGS. 6 to 8,

Fig. 11

a rear perspective view of the receiving frame with the opening lever pivoted into an open position of the container lid, not shown, and a pivoting link articulated thereon, which in turn is additionally pivoted up.

The receiving device for dirty machine cleaning cloths contains as a core a conventional, with a hinged to the edge of the container lid 1 closable container 2 according to the state mentioned the technology and its inclusion in particular a rollable receiving frame 3 for the container 2. The receiving frame 3 contains side by side two mutually parallel, extending essentially in the vertical direction Vertical struts 4.5, each of which is also a demanding one Support or wall element 6 can be effective. The two vertical struts 4.5 are meanwhile at their upper and lower ends by a horizontal strut 7 and 8 connected to each other and together form one rectangular, upright frame in the use position, which in its Whole is effective as a support or wall element 6. The area or level of the support or wall element 6 extends essentially vertically Direction. The entire receiving device runs in this direction in the assembled position also about the central longitudinal axis 9 of the container 2 and transversely thereto, thus approximately in the horizontal direction, the pivot axis 10 of the container lid 1, when the container 2 is in its receiving or fixing position within the Receiving frame 3 is located.

The container 2 points to the optimal use of space in the loading area of a truck or another means of transport essentially a cuboid shape with approximately square jacket cross-section, the corners of the Square cross-section are generously rounded. The lid pivot axis 10 runs in the direction of one side of said square cross section. The The shape of the container corresponds to the prior art mentioned at the beginning.

The container 2 is in contact with a container side wall within the receiving frame 3 11 positioned on the support or wall element 6. The investment page or the adjacent container side wall 11 is at a right angle to the lid pivot axis 10 positioned and thus forms the container flank that 2 in clockwise direction in plan view according to FIG. 2 to that of the lid pivot axis 10 assigned and aligned accordingly container side (Fig. 2).

In its visible from FIGS. 2 to 5 recording and contact position on The receiving frame 3, the container 2 can be released by means of a tensioning and lashing strap fixed. To support it supports the support or wall element 6 in its upper Area an approximately horizontal fixing strut 12. It forms an approximately horizontal longitudinal guide or both ends holder for a clamping or Lashing strap (not shown), which in the fixing position the jacket or the container neck 13 wraps around the container 2 in the manner of a barrel hoop. The fixing strut 12 carries on her the hinge side (lid pivot axis 10) of the container 2 facing end an approximately right-angled, towards the receiving space for the container projecting attachment 14. To the free The ends of the fixing strut 12 and the attachment projection 14 are eyelets 15, 16 for fixing in particular the ends of one intended for strapping the container neck 13 Lashing strap or lashing strap provided. The investment approach 14 is in the fixing position on the jacket or on the neck 13 of the container 2 and thereby forms one Positioning stop.

Furthermore, the upper horizontal strut 7 of the support or wall element 6 carries one parallel to or in the surface or plane of the support or wall element 6 swivel-up swivel opening lever 17, the swivel axis 18 in the receiving position of the container (Fig. 1 to 5) approximately coaxially to the lid pivot axis 10 is positioned. This swing opening lever 17 is by one below Foot-operated lifting device 19 described in more detail by a swivel angle can be swiveled up (FIG. 11) and easily connected to the container lid 1 or detachable. He swings the connected or coupled with it Container lid 1 around an angular range, which for easy insertion of dirty cleaning cloths is sufficient. This foot-operated swivel angle does not have to be excessively large. The task of the invention is directed to design the receiving device so that a container in it Conventional type set up directly at the workplace and only so far just as necessary for a largely isolated cloth pick-up can be opened.

The pivot opening lever 17 is for generating a in the fixing position on the Container lid 1 acting closing pressure at a distance from its pivot axis 18 weighted. For this purpose, the swivel bracket 20 serves as the closing load weight, which extends around a parallel to the pivot opening lever 17 Axle 21 is pivotally mounted on the pivot opening lever 17 (FIG. 11) is. The pivot opening lever 17 carries an angled downward at its end Stroke angle 22 with which it engages around the container lid 1 and simultaneously positioned or centered relative to the pivot opening lever 17. The container lid 1 is fixed in such a way that there is a pivoting movement transfers the pivot opening lever 17 to the container lid 1. This is at the same swivel angle as the swivel opening lever 17 swung. To make this possible, the recording or fixing position is of the container 2 dimensioned or matched within the receiving frame 3, that in the combination position the pivot axes 10.18 of the container lid 1 and pivot opening lever 17 are positioned approximately coaxially.

In a manner known from the publications mentioned at the outset, the container 2 by means of container wheels 23 for rolling. The container wheels 23 are with their Rotation or roll planes in approximately the planes of two opposite one another Side walls positioned in the bottom area of the container. The container wheel axis 24 lies below the lid pivot axis 10 in the area of Container bottom 25 of the container 2. It runs parallel to the lid pivot axis 10th

Below the bearing attachment 14, the support or wall element 6 carries an in Direction also projecting projection on the receiving side to the container 2 26 as a roll stop for container 2 or for at least one container wheel 23. It is the one located below the lid pivot axis 10 Receiving frame 3 facing container wheel 23, as is particularly evident in Fig. 4 can be seen. The contact projection 26 thus serves as a buffer, so to speak or end stop for the transfer movement of the container 2 in its Fixing position opposite the receiving frame 3. For this, the container 2 is opened rolled its own container wheels 23, which makes this feed movement essential facilitated.

Furthermore, the support or wall element 6 also applies one in the direction the receiving side for the container 2 protruding support projection 27 for the Support of the container 2, at least for the support of the - based on the fixing position (Fig. 4) - inner container wheel 23 of the container 2. The support projection 27 is attached to the lower end of the support or wall element 6 in such a way that the container 2 with its facing the support or wall element 6 Container wheel 23 on the support projection 27 in the direction of its fixing position can be rolled up. The contact projection 26 and the support projection 27 are each by the system and the support with their mutually facing surfaces forming sheet metal realized. Both sheets meet at an angle vertex and thereby form the legs of one of the support or wall element 6 spanned plant level laterally protruding right angle. Thereby and by their Firxierverbindung on the support or wall element 6 are the two projections 26, 27 stabilized in shape, especially since they are in the area of the angle apex are still welded together. The mounting frame is made of metallic Struts, especially made of steel struts. Therefore, to his Simply apply welded joints.

The lifting device 19 is operated by a two-armed foot operating lever 28, which is pivotally mounted in the bottom region of the support or wall element 6 is such that its pivoting plane coincides with that of the support or wall element 6 spanned contact surface or plane matches or parallel to this runs. In its position corresponding to the closed position of the container lid 1 In the rest position, the foot actuation lever 28 is oriented approximately horizontally (FIG. 4).

His foot actuation arm 29 is laterally above the container in the receiving position 2 addition (Fig. 3). His stroke actuating arm 30 carries an articulated at one end Lifting rod 31, the upper end of which at a distance from the pivot opening lever 17 is articulated from its pivot axis 18.

In the exemplary embodiment, the receiving frame 3 has its own frame wheels 32 stocked. These are in the bottom area of the support or wall element 6 with approximately horizontal course of its rack wheel axis 33 in the manner of the wheels of a hand truck arranged. They are facing away from the receiving side for the container 2 Direction over the support or wall element 6 in front and their planes of rotation are thereby approximately at right angles to the contact surface spanned by the support or wall element 6 aligned. The frame wheel axis 33 of the receiving frame 3 runs in Pick-up position perpendicular to the container wheel axis 24 of the saddled container 2 (Fig. 4). The frame wheels 32 give the receiving frame 3 roll mobility similar to that of a hand truck. They are positioned so that Receiving frame 3 to initiate a rolling motion only slightly with respect to 5 to 7 and 11 needs to be tilted clockwise. With the so generated Lever action, the container 2 is lifted off the floor. The rack wheels 32 then make it possible. the complete, from home for a fixed installation intended receiving device either to a workplace transport or take to the respective workplace.

The container lid 1 is used to throw in used machine cleaning cloths by foot loading of the above foot actuation arm 29 with entrainment sufficiently wide opened by the swivel tab 20 encompassing them. The opening angle (Fig. 11) is sufficient for the unobstructed insertion of the used one Machine cleaning cloth. Then the foot actuation pressure from the foot actuation arm 29 taken and the dead weight of the pivot opening lever 17th or the swivel bracket 20 articulated to it automatically causes a permanent effect airtight sealing of the container lid 1.

There is provision for the receiving frame 3 to be closed directly at a work station position. Then the frame wheels 32 on the receiving frame 3 can be omitted and then it is a fixed fixation of the receiving frame 3 e.g. on a building wall or possible on a furniture wall. The pan level and positioning of the foot control arm 29 are selected so that the foot control arm 29 causes no space consumption and above all not disturbing stands in the installation room. When positioning the mounting frame 3 with the plane or surface spanned by the support or wall element 6 The operating lever runs parallel to a building wall or a furniture wall 28 with only a small distance parallel to this wall and is thereby not disturbing or possibly even as the cause of an accident risk in the movement area.

The container 2 is fixed to the receiving frame 3 at the swivel opening lever 17 first pivoted up swivel bracket 20 (Fig. 11) by the container 2 with the lid pivot axis lying forward in the rolling direction 34 of the container 2 10 (Fig. 3 and 5) in approximately an investment position of its side wall 11 on the contact surface spanned by the support or wall element 6 or plane or on the fixing strut 12. The container 2 is on Support plate 27 placed or rolled up until he or his the receiving frame 3 facing container wheel 23 strikes the contact projection 26. In this position, the container 2 lies with its jacket or container neck 13 on the one hand on the fixing strut 12. He also strikes at the investment approach 14 as a further stop. Then the strut on the eyelets 15, 16 12 and / or attachment approach 14 articulated lashing strap around the exposed Part of the container neck 13 of the container 2 laid around in the manner of a barrel tire and lashed down. As a result, the container 2 is in its target position (receiving or fixing position) with respect to the receiving frame 3. He is lying then with the container neck 13 firmly in the fixing strut 12 and the attachment 14 formed contact angle as a stop. During the introduction or connection of the container 2 with the receiving frame 3, the container is still empty, so that it is easy and easy to use. His lashing pulls him automatically into the target position on the mounting frame 3, as far as not yet when initially positioning the container 2 or rolling in a position of its inner container wheel 23 ensured on the contact projection 26 is.

When positioning the container 2 in the receiving frame 3, the swivel tab 20 counter-clockwise (Fig. 6,11) pivoted down and encloses them in the horizontal position (Fig. 4) the container lid 1 with its stroke angle 22. By reaching around on the lifting angle 22 it is ensured that the actuating lever 28 with a foot actuation by its pivoting 4 and 8 and in relation to the pivot bearing axis 36 of the actuating lever 28 clockwise the swivel tab 20 and the one encompassed by it Container lid 1 by an amount sufficient to insert the cleaning cloth swivel up.

After filling the container 2 with soiled cloths, the container 2 detached from the mounting frame 3. If necessary, the container 2 in the manner of a Hand truck rolled out of its fixing position on the mounting frame 3. To container 2 only needs a small amount in relation to FIG. 3 and 4 to be tilted counterclockwise around the container wheel axis 24. Then the container lid 1 is free of the receiving frame 3 and can if necessary again completely by an opening angle unlimited from the mounting frame 3 be opened.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

container lid

2

container

3

receiving stand

4

vertical strut

5

vertical strut

6

Support or wall element

7

Horizontal strut

8th

Horizontal strut

9

central longitudinal axis

10

Lid pivot axis

11

Container sidewall

12

fixing strut

13

container neck

14

investment approach

15

eyelet

16

eyelet

17

Swing opening lever

18

swivel axis

19

lifting device

20

swivel plate

21

axis

22

stroke angle

23

Behälterrad

24

Behälterradachse

25

container bottom

26

abutment projection

27

bearing protrusion

28

actuating lever

29

Fußbetätigungsarm

30

Hubbetätigungsarm

31

lifting rod

32

Rack wheel / rack wheels

33

Gestellradachse

34

rolling direction

36

Pivot bearing spindle

Claims (22)

1. Containment device for contaminated machine wipes or the like with a
   transporting and storing container (2) which is

   preferably produced in one piece from plastic,

   preferably can be closed in an airtight manner by means of a lid (1) swing-mounted on the container edge and

   movable by rolling by means of its own container wheels (23) arranged in the region of the container base (25),

   characterized by a receiving framework (3), which is intended for mounting it and includes a supporting or wall element (6) extending substantially in the vertical direction and serving for lateral stability,
   to which element the container (2) is detachably fixed in lateral abutment by means of a fixing device and which bears a lifting device (19) which is

   operative against a closing pressure acting permanently on the lid (1),

   can be actuated by foot pressure and

   in the fixing position of the container (2), can be brought into an engaging position, in particular an under-engaging position, on its closure lid (1)

   and is intended for swinging up the closure lid (1).
2. Containment device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the receiving framework (3) is for its part movable by rolling by means of its own framework wheels (32).
3. Containment device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the supporting or wall element (6) is positioned on a container side (11) running transversely, in particular at right angles, to the lid swing axis (10).
4. Containment device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the container (2) is approximately cuboidal and the cross section of its lateral area is approximately square and in that, in the receiving position in which it is connected to the receiving framework (3), the container (2) extends with one side wall of its lateral area approximately parallel to the supporting or wall element (6).
5. Containment device according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a container wheel axis (24) is aligned approximately parallel to the lid swing axis (10) and is positioned underneath the lid swing axis (10) in the region of the base of the container (2) on the latter and bears at least one container wheel (23), but in particular in the region of for instance two container side walls lying opposite each other in each case a container wheel (23).
6. Containment device according to one of Claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, in the receiving position of the container (2), the container wheel axis (24) extends approximately at right angles to the framework wheel axis (33).
7. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting or wall element (6) bears as a positioning aid at least one abutment projection (14, 26), protruding approximately at right angles to the framework wheel axis (33) in the direction of the receiving side, for the positioning side abutment of the container (2) and/or of a container wheel (23).
8. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting or wall element (6) bears a bearing projection (27), protruding in the direction of the receiving side, for bearing the container wheel (23).
9. Containment device according to Claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the abutment projection (26) and the bearing projection (27) are each formed by a metal sheet, the mutually facing surfaces of which perform the abutting or bearing function.
10. Containment device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the two metal sheets butt against each other, in particular are welded to each other, and form the sides of an angle protruding laterally from the abutting face defined by the supporting or wall element (6).
11. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting or wall element (6) and/or an abutment attachment (14) connected to the latter bears at a distance above the position of the container base (25) eyelets (15, 16) for fixing a securing or lashing strap, which in the fixing position wraps around at least part of the container neck (13) or lateral area of the container somewhat in the manner of a barrel hoop.
12. Containment device according to Claim 11, characterized in that the eyelets (15, 16) are positioned at the ends of a fixing strut (12) extending approximately horizontally in the abutment plane defined by the wall element and/or of an abutment projection (14) attached to the said strut.
13. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that an abutment projection (14) is arranged at the height of the fixing strut (12) and together with it forms the sides of an abutment angle and in that the eyelets (15, 16) for coupling the ends of the securing or lashing strap are fixed to the ends of the sides of the abutment angle.
14. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting or wall element (6) bears a swing opening lever (17), which can be swung up in the abutment plane defined by the said element or approximately parallel thereto and the swing axis (18) of which is positioned approximately parallel, at a small distance, in particular approximately coaxial to the lid swing axis (10) of the container (2) located in the receiving position on the receiving frame (3), the swing opening lever (17)

    engaging around the closure lid (1), in particular under-engaging it, and

    swinging up when driven by a foot-actuated lifting device (19).
15. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the swing opening lever (17) is loaded by a weight at a distance from its swing axis (18) for producing a closing pressure acting on the closure lid (1).
16. Containment device according to Claim 15, characterized by a swing lug (20), as a closure loading weight, which is mounted on the swing opening lever (17) in such a way that it can swing in the direction of the receiving side and engages over and/or behind the container lid (1) in the container receiving position.
17. Containment device according to Claim 16, characterized in that the swing lug (20) is swing-mounted about an axis (21) running in the or approximately parallel to the swing plane of the opening lever (17).
18. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by a foot actuating lever (28), which is swing-mounted on the supporting or wall element (6), in particular the plane of the latter, is connected in drive terms to the swing opening lever (17) and the foot actuating arm (29) of which in the receiving position of the container (2) protrudes laterally beyond the latter.
19. Containment device according to Claim 18, characterized in that the foot actuating lever (28) is a two-armed lever, the one lever arm of which is the foot actuating arm (29) and the other lifting actuating arm (30) of which bears at its end a pivoted lifting rod (31), the upper end of which is coupled to the opening lever (17) at a distance from the swing axis (18) of the latter.
20. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting or wall element (6) is formed by a framework frame which defines an abutting face and beyond which the foot actuating arm (29) for the swing opening lever (17) laterally protrudes.
21. Containment device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the framework wheels (32) are arranged on the outer sides of the receiving framework (3) with the axis (33) running approximately horizontally in the manner of the wheels of a barrow.
22. Containment device according to Claim 21, characterized in that the framework wheel axis (33) of the running wheels (32) protrudes beyond the abutting face defined by the supporting or wall element (6) in the direction away from the receiving side for the container (2) and thereby runs approximately parallel to the abutment plane defined by the wall element (6).

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